<oembed><type>rich</type><version>1.0</version><title>henq wrote</title><author_name>henq (npub183…2a9av)</author_name><author_url>https://yabu.me/npub1832ll2l2vswqh36tqfsu30jhvdjn3wz27zm366ujd7srlfptzekqt2a9av</author_url><provider_name>njump</provider_name><provider_url>https://yabu.me</provider_url><html>Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram:&#xA;&#xA;&#xA;🇪🇸 *My message to Telegram users in Spain* ❗️&#xA;&#xA;Pedro Sánchez’s government is pushing dangerous new regulations that threaten your internet freedoms. Announced just yesterday, these measures could turn Spain into a surveillance state under the guise of “protection.” Here’s why they’re a red flag for free speech and privacy:&#xA;&#xA;1. Ban on social media for under-16s with mandatory age verification: This isn’t just about kids—it requires platforms to use strict checks, like needing IDs or biometrics. &#xA;&#xA;⚠️ Danger: It sets a precedent for tracking EVERY user’s identity, eroding anonymity and opening doors to mass data collection. What starts with minors could expand to all, stifling open discourse.&#xA;&#xA;2. Personal and criminal liability for platform executives: If “illegal, hateful, or harmful” content isn’t removed fast enough, bosses face jail. &#xA;&#xA;⚠️ Danger: This will force over-censorship—platforms will delete anything remotely controversial to avoid risks, silencing political dissent, journalism, and everyday opinions. Your voice could be next if it challenges the status quo.&#xA;&#xA;3. Criminalizing algorithm amplification: Amplifying “harmful” content via algorithms becomes a crime. &#xA;&#xA;⚠️ Danger: Governments will dictate what you see, burying opposing views and creating echo chambers controlled by the state. Free exploration of ideas? Gone—replaced by curated propaganda.&#xA;&#xA;4. “Hate and polarization footprint” tracking: Platforms must monitor and report how they “fuel division.” &#xA;&#xA;⚠️ Danger: Vague definitions of “hate” could label criticism of the government as divisive, leading to shutdowns or fines. This can be a tool for suppressing opposition.&#xA;&#xA;These aren’t safeguards; they’re steps toward total control. We’ve seen this playbook before—governments weaponizing “safety” to censor critics. On Telegram, we prioritize your privacy and freedom: strong encryption, no backdoors, and resistance to overreach.&#xA;&#xA;✊ Stay vigilant, Spain. Demand transparency and fight for your rights. Share this widely—before it’s too late.</html></oembed>